Training on Managing Diversity and Equality in work Place

COURSE OVERVIEW

The concept of diversity encompasses any sort of difference between two or more people. Differences might exist in terms or race, age, gender, disability, geographic origin, family status, education. Social background – in fact, anything that can affect workplace relationships and achievement. The management of diversity involves the implementation of strategies through which a network of varied individuals is knitted together into a dynamic workforce.

The approach goes beyond that equal opportunities by recognizing an infinite number of differences between people and focusing on the individual rather than various disadvantaged groups. Recognition of diversity within the workforce enables a more positive use of a major organizational resource, people. On the downside, if handled insensitively, a diversity program may invade employee’s privacy. Deep-seated prejudices may be brought into the open, causing short-term tension. Conflict and ill-feeling may result from a poorly handled program.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Participants attending the program will:

Develop a real understanding of the full range of the business case and how equality and diversity can contribute to the organization success.
Explore what we as individuals can do to lead change and prepare ourselves to rise to the challenge
Learn how diversity and equality encourages compliance with legal requirement covering discriminatory workplace behavior
Enable organization to keep pace with social and demographic changes, such as increasing numbers of female, ethnic minority and older workers in the labor market.
Employee recognition can lead to empowerment, motivation, commitment and competitive advantage for your organization
Encourage individual talents to strengthen the pool of human resources on which your company can draw
Understand how diversity management encourages employees to feel more valued and more content in their work, staff turnover is lower and savings on recruitment and training costs are made
How a diverse workforce is better equipped to serve a diverse customer base and diverse markets. It also facilitates entry into global marketplace
How diversity management can create a flexible workforce, which can be more productive
How successful diversity management can benefit corporate image.
Learn how diversity management can underpin an organization’s social responsibility

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is for strategists, managers, department heads, training specialists, training coordinators, trainers, HR or Learning and Development specialists.

COURSE DURATION

5Days

TRAINING OUTLINE

Module 1 – Diversity and Equality Strategy

Key Topics:

Deciding a Diversity and Equality strategy
Gaining top level support (convince them of the advantages of diversity management)
The business and social cases for a diversity initiative
Secure commitment to program accountability
Assign financial and human resources to the program

Module 2 – Decide Program Goals

Description

Decide what you want the programme to achieve and set goals accordingly

Key Topics:

The benefits/moral reasons of valuing and managing diversity
Understanding the powerful value creating business drivers for making yours a reference organization for equality and diversity best practice
Reflecting the diversity of your society within our workforce and customer base opens opportunities for maximizing business potential and is a source of competitive advantage
Managing diversity as a key leadership imperative (and a clear determinant of your ability to successfully future international acquisitions)

Module 3 – Employer of Choice

Description

Recognize, anticipate and respond to changing social values and attitude that impact Organizations

Key Topics:

Ensure that your organization is the meritocracy that it inspires to become
Create an inclusive and productive environment where all feel valued and respected, skills are utilized and organizational goals are met
Help attract and retain the best talent regardless of background
Improve perceptions of fair treatment and opportunity, improving motivation and retention through clear and consistent values and behaviors
Reduce costs through better use of hitherto undeveloped human resources
Contribute to building fact base of employee perception measurement and data

Module 4 – Manage the External Perspective

Description

Recognize, anticipate and respond to changing social values and attitude that impact business

Key Topics:

Give your organization access to new markets and thereby deliver income earning opportunities
Allow for more tailored services to diverse audiences
Underpin brand development
Improve customer perceptions
Help give your organization a progressive image with key business influences, including the media, the political audience and market analysts

Module 5 – Design your Vision (Charter) for Diversity & Equality

Description:

Design your D & E vision with your shareholders, customers, employees and your community in mind.

Key Topics:

Establish current levels of diversity management in your organization
Conduct a gap analysis
Identify areas where change is needed
Write a diversity policy
Compile a detailed diversity action plan
Set the programme in motion, monitor and review
Do’s and don’ts for successfully managing diversity and equality

TRAINING APPROACH

The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercises, web-based tutorial and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a PROTRAIN institute certificate.

TAILOR-MADE

This training can be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request.

TRAINING DATE

VENUE

Register, Physical or Online Training

14/09/2024 to
19/09/2024

Nakuru

14/09/2024 to
19/09/2024

Nairobi

14/09/2024 to
19/09/2024

Nairobi

14/09/2024 to
19/09/2024

Nairobi